Community Health, Education, Medical Infrastructure Development

The Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria

According to the World Health Organisation 2015 report on malaria in Nigeria, although malaria-caused death rates are progressively on the decline, from 227,645 deaths annually in 1990 to 192,284 in 2015, malaria is still a leading cause of avoidable deaths in Nigeria. World Health Organisation International. 2015. World Malaria Report 2015 December 2015.

Malaria is the most symbolic public health challenge in Nigeria. The economic cost of malaria, arising from cost of treatment, children’s inability to access education, loss of productivity and earning due to days lost from illness, may be as high as 1.3% of economic growth annually. Malaria is a major cause of maternal mortality and poor child development World Health Organisation International. 2013. Factsheet on the World Malaria Report 2013

The fight against malaria requires involvement from various stakeholders. Until recent years the malaria problem has been seen as a challenge for the health sector alone with little involvement by other sectors or the general community.

The groups most susceptible to the malaria virus in Nigeria remain rural dwellers and slum communities. Nature.com. 2016. Disease: Poverty and pathogens.

In 2009 we launched our first malaria preventive and intervention strategy known as the Development Africa Malaria Elimination Project (DAMEP) and formerly the Nigeria Malaria Prevention and Control Programme (NMCPP) in communities throughout Nigeria.

Our strategic approach includes continued support from national authorities and health ministries in essential public-health functions related to malaria control such as; promotion of synergies with related health programmes especially those for immunizations, child and maternal health, pharmaceuticals and environmental health; promotion of the participation of communities and civil society, engagement of the private sector in the delivery of prevention and treatment, identification of best practices and financing mechanisms for extending interventions, and preparation of tools and support measures for district level management.

At Development Africa our goal is to continue to improve and expand our project capacity at the national, state and local government levels in collaboration with funding agencies and other various stakeholders who are passionate and focused on improving community health in Nigeria.

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Development Africa is an international non-profit with the international office based in Belgium and operations in Nigeria. Our core focus are in community healthcare, education, infrastructure development.
Development Africa has four core targets:
1. Healthcare: Providing healthcare through free rural medical aid projects, the malaria control and prevention program, and operating accessible medical facilities.
2. Development: Promoting sustainable development through long-term healthcare initiatives, constructing and equipping medical facilities, and empowering widows and women with HIV/AIDS by providing business opportunities.
3. Education: Furthering educational and professional development by strengthening infrastructure, providing technical assistance and training for medical personnel, healthcare workers, teachers, students, and other members of society.
4. Community: Engendering community and orphanage support by setting up income-generating schemes and events for the disabled, orphans and children from low-income families and communities.
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